- On July 28, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces in the Middle East.
- On July 29 at 8 p.m. ET, US forces began launching strikes against Iran.
- By 10 p.m. ET on July 29, US Central Command completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran.
- The strikes targeted dozens of IRGC facilities, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, and maritime capabilities.
- The US military stated that all Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted during the attacks.
- The strikes are a powerful response to the attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East.
- Currently, more than 50,000 American service members are deployed across the Middle East.
- Iranian media reported that a residential area on Iran’s Qeshm Island was struck during the US missile attacks.
- Reports from Tasnim News Agency indicated loud explosions in Ahvaz, causing power outages in parts of the city.
The U.S. military initiated a series of strikes against Iran on July 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET, targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in retaliation for missile attacks on U.S. forces.23
The operation was described as a powerful response to an attempted surprise attack by IRGC forces on July 28, when multiple ballistic missiles were launched at U.S. positions in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command.156
The strikes targeted dozens of military sites, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities. Central Command emphasized that over 50,000 American service members are currently deployed across the region, remaining 'highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready' for further threats.7
In a related development, Iranian media reported that a residential area on Qeshm Island was struck during the U.S. missile attacks, causing power outages in parts of Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province. Meanwhile, Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles aimed at a U.S. air base, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.8
The situation remains fluid as both sides prepare for potential further confrontations.
“US Central Command reported that the strikes targeted dozens of IRGC facilities, including military command centers and missile sites. Meanwhile, Iranian media indicated that residential areas in Qeshm Island were affected, with reports of explosions and power outages in Ahvaz.”
